Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry
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Explore Pondicherry's rich culture and heritage in a full day tour. The highlights include a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, which is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo Ghosh the philosopher and revolutionary, French heritage walk followed by lunch, the lovely esplanade beside the Bay of Bengal, visit to a unique handmade paper factory and Auroville the global village. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drink : Lunch. Vegetarian south Indian lunch. Any change in cuisine will attract extra charges
Guide
Full time guide
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
No. 9, Marine Street, , Pondicherry, India, 605002Sri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry. The tour begins with a visit to his memorial at the Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. The memorial also has a section on Sri Aurobindo’s famous disciple Mirra Alfassa. It is the perfect place for meditation.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Pondicherry
Pondicherry, IndiaA French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. This heritage walk will help you appreciate the French connection with Pondicherry.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper. Sri Aurobindo Paper Factory started 50 years ago and makes paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. In this visit guests will experience how the paper is produced from cotton rags and then processed with techniques like silk screen printing and marbling.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Statue Of Gandhi
Goubert Avenue, White Town, Pondicherry, India, 605001A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Auroville
Auroville, IndiaPost lunch we travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens.
Auroville was conceived with the vision that- “There should be a somewhere on earth, a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony…”.
Guests will also get to see the various ways in which its citizens practice sustainable way of life.
Matri Mandir is a giant dome for silent meditation. Guests can see it from outside on a day visit. Note permission for meditating inside has to be taken one day in advance in person.
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick up will be from the hotel lobby
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Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lunch is planned in a traditional south indian restaurant
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.
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